Patents by Inventor Michael Thuma

Michael Thuma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7966766
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a kit for assembly of a raised garden bed. The raised garden bed includes panel members, corner connector members, and linear connector members constructed of a polymeric material and adapted to be snapped together into a substantially rigid raised garden bed without the need for special tools or excessive strength. A tongue and groove arrangement is also provided to allow for panel member stacking for increased garden bed height. The components of the kit are constructed and arranged to be packed into a relatively small profile for shipping and transport and are generally light enough to be loaded and unloaded without the need for equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventors: Michael R. Vogler, Michael Thuma
  • Patent number: 7959101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The hose reel cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, a frame for supporting the spool and a multi-position crank arm assembly allowing the consumer to place the crank handle in a lowered position or a raised position. The crank remotely drives the spool, for winding the hose, through a series of gears located within the crank arm assembly. The device may further include a reciprocating guide assembly that operates during rotation of the spool to rewind the hose into a compact configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Whitehead, Michael Thuma, Michael Uffner, Matthew McKimmy, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20100242357
    Abstract: The instant invention provides a kit for assembly of a raised garden bed. The raised garden bed includes panel members, corner connector members, and linear connector members constructed of a polymeric material and adapted to be snapped together into a substantially rigid raised garden bed without the need for special tools or excessive strength. A tongue and groove arrangement is also provided to allow for panel member stacking for increased garden bed height. The components of the kit are constructed and arranged to be packed into a relatively small profile for shipping and transport and are generally light enough to be loaded and unloaded without the need for equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Michael R. Vogler, Michael Thuma
  • Publication number: 20100155520
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses, such as garden or air hoses. The hose reel cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose, a frame for supporting the spool and a multi-position crank arm assembly allowing the consumer to place the crank handle in a lowered position or a raised position. The crank remotely drives the spool, for winding the hose, through a series of gears located within the crank arm assembly. The device may further include a reciprocating guide assembly that operates during rotation of the spool to rewind the hose into a compact configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Whitehead, Michael Thuma, Michael Uffner, Matthew McKimmy, Michael R. Vogler
  • Publication number: 20090149302
    Abstract: An exercise machine that can fold up for storage in a closet, provides a complete set of different exercises, and allows change-out of different types of engines including weight stack or weight engines and extension engines where one or more elastic members is extended such as a bungee engine. The present invention can be supplied fully cabled so that no cable installation is needed. The lower frame can be assembled by pivoting into place and can be secured with fasteners or at most two bolts. The press arms and other features can also be secured with fasteners or at most two bolts. The bottom seat/back seat can be pre-assembled and easily removable. The weight stack or bungee rack can be removed and changed or re-installed. All parts can be held in place with either fasteners or a small number or easily removable bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Cheng I. Chou
  • Patent number: 7195371
    Abstract: A pocket flashlight includes a base member, a light emitting member, and a support member. These members lie pivotally connected to one another. The light emitting member includes a light source, a power source connected to the light source, and a housing for containing the light source and the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: NTM Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: 7140754
    Abstract: A transformable flashlight apparatus includes a body member, a head member with a light-emitting device, and a connecting member for connecting the head member to the body member and allowing the re-positioning of the head member with respect to the body member. Attaching structure connects an attachable and moveable object to one or both of the body member and the head member of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: NTM Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Publication number: 20060262518
    Abstract: A flashlight tool that includes a base member and a light emitting member. These members lie pivotably connected to one another. The base member can be two-part and have an upper part and a lower part also pivotably connected to each other. The upper part of the base member can contain a set of fold out tools to form a versatile tool kit that can include a knife blade, scissors, saw, can opener, and insert socket. In addition, the base member can contain a clipped cigarette lighter or match box for lighting a fire. The base member can be optionally used as a digging tool. The light emitting member can be separate from the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Publication number: 20050174759
    Abstract: A transformable flashlight apparatus includes a body member, a head member with a light-emitting device, and a connecting member for connecting the head member to the body member and allowing the re-positioning of the head member with respect to the body member. Attaching structure connects an attachable and moveable object to one or both of the body member and the head member of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: NTM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: D524963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: NTM Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: D524964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: NTM Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: D532131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: NTM Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Paul Mann
  • Patent number: D580176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Matousek, Stephen Whitehead, Michael Thuma
  • Patent number: D580612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Matousek, Stephen Whitehead, Michael Thuma
  • Patent number: D618459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Robert Kopp, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D625834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew McKimmy, Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D625835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew McKimmy, Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D635448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D638955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Kopp, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: D639451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew McKimmy, Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler